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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources